Principalship St Gerard's Catholic Primary School, Westminster

Principalship at St Gerard's Catholic Primary School, Westminster

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at St Gerard's Catholic Primary School based in Westminster commencing 20 April 2026 (Term 2, 2026). 

School Profile

St Gerard’s Catholic Primary School is a co-educational school for students from Kindergarten to Year Six, serving families in the north-eastern suburbs of Perth. Established in the Mercy tradition and located alongside St Gerard Majella Church, the school is committed to providing an outstanding, faith-filled education within a safe, secure and caring environment.

Guided by the school motto Truth, Love and Mercy, the St Gerard’s community encourages each student to develop their full potential as a living witness to Christ. Gospel values underpin all aspects of school life, fostering a culture of kindness, respect and compassion.

St Gerard’s Catholic Primary School is committed to the development of the whole child, supporting intellectual, physical, social, emotional and faith development. Differentiated learning programs enable the school to meet the needs of a diverse, multicultural student cohort and ensure inclusive and engaging learning experiences for all students.

Learning programs are designed to strengthen outcomes across all curriculum areas, with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. Teaching and learning practices promote collaboration, creativity and problem-solving, supported by contemporary resources, technology and excellent facilities.

Teachers and staff at St Gerard’s Catholic Primary School are well supported with current teaching tools and resources to deliver a curriculum that is Christ-centred, student-focused and relevant. The school values strong partnerships with families and works closely with parents and caregivers as valued partners in each child’s educational journey, supporting students to grow in confidence, curiosity and faith.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Principal, the community seeks a principal who:

Catholic Identity

• Leads a Christ‑centred school that actively celebrates the Mercy charism and embraces rituals, practices, and symbols that provide students with meaningful opportunities to deepen their understanding of the Catholic tradition.
• Witnesses a strong personal faith and fosters enduring partnerships with St Gerard Majella Parish to deepen Catholic identity across the community, while honouring and respecting the community’s multi‑faith character.

Education

• Demonstrates expertise in leading evidence‑based literacy and numeracy interventions, including EAL/D, across all year levels, ensuring learning is scaffolded to accelerate progress and supported by inclusive, culturally responsive practices.
• Fosters a culture that recognises and nurtures the potential of all students, providing high‑quality learning experiences that help them realise their God‑given abilities, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy through evidence‑based practices.

Community 

• Leverages highly developed interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with families and staff through visible presence, an approachable ‘open‑door’ style of listening, and transparent communication.
• Leads and sustains a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment that values diversity, fosters equity, and supports the growth, engagement, and well‑being of students, staff, parents, and the wider school community.

Stewardship 

• Works collaboratively with school, system, and community members to plan, allocate, and sustain finances and facilities that effectively meet the school’s current and future needs.
• Models collaborative decision‑making that respects staff voice and maintains clear standards while fostering stability and continuous improvement.

Selection Criteria:

• Practising Catholic and experienced educator committed to Catholic Education.
• Accredited for Leadership of a Catholic School Community or equivalent.
• A collaborative and future-focused leader who understands and supports the strategic priorities of the broader Catholic Education system. 
• A relevant Master’s degree (or working towards completion) with the ability to apply advanced leadership and management principles to both the day-to-day and long-term leadership of a school is highly desirable.
• Current Teacher Registration for Western Australia (TRBWA).
• Current WA Working with Children Check (WA WWCC).

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration based on school size and enrolment numbers.
• Additional 2.5% superannuation above the guarantee.
• Vehicle available for personal use with co-contribution.
• System Leader Renewal Leave.
• Additional leave for wellbeing and Catholic Day.
• Access to high-quality professional learning and development.
• Discounted rates on corporate health insurance and wellbeing initiatives.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants will need to submit an application that includes a cover letter addressed to the Executive Director, a curriculum vitae, contact information for professional referees and your Parish Priest, and a leadership SAO. All applications must be submitted through the website, which will require you to create or log in to your personal profile.

Please refer to the following documentation for further information:

Principal Application Guide

Provision for Principal

Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal

To visit the school website, follow this link: https://stgerards.wa.edu.au/

To apply for this position, please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2:00pm, Friday, 13 February 2026.

For any queries, please contact Tania Lal, Principal Employment Advisor, on (08) 9380 1824 or email principalappointment@cewa.edu.au. 

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.